Fragrance comparison

Digitalis vs Vent Vert

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 994 ratings analysed

Digitalis

Parfums Quartana

3.62104 votes

Rank #18,425 OzonicAquatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vent Vert

Pierre Balmain · 1991

4.10890 votes

Rank #27,513 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vent Vert takes 5 of 7 categories.

Digitalis
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vent Vert
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Digitalis2/7

Vent Vert5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vent Vert
Community sentiment: Vent Vert
Longevity: Vent Vert
Sillage & projection: Digitalis
Value for money: Vent Vert
Versatility: Vent Vert
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Digitalis

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DigitalisParfums Quartana

Vent VertPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 66%

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerVent VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

104 votes

21%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerVent VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVent Vert

SillageDigitalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value57

Category winnerVent VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

CucumberOzonic notesViolet LeafMossFernPepperBasilGalbanumCorianderVioletGentianaIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green NotesLimeBasilAsafoetidaLemonNeroliOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

GalbanumHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineMarigoldRoseFreesiaViolet

Base

OakmossVetiverIrisSageAmberMuskStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Galbanum and Violet. Durations are only published for Digitalis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall16

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer88

Fall38

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVent VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,425

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#27,513

PerfumerCalice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched1991

Reviews0

Category winnerDigitalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Digitalis by Parfums Quartana presents an unconventional take on green and aquatic themes. Launched in 2016 and created by perfumer David Apel, the scent centers on crisp cucumber and intense ozonic notes that immediately evoke cool, moisture-laden outdoor air. Aromatic herbs such as basil, coriander, and galbanum bri…

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Pierre Balmain's Vent Vert is a striking, classic green floral fragrance that prioritizes crisp, bracing foliage over sweetness. Built around a sharp galbanum core, this perfume offers an intensely fresh and awakening experience. It projects a clean, almost medicinal atmosphere that suits those who prefer structured, …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Digitalis or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert takes 5 of 7 categories. Digitalis is rated 3.62/5 from 104 votes; Vent Vert is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes. Choose Digitalis for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vent Vert for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Digitalis or Vent Vert?

Vent Vert lasts longest (Vent Vert 68/100, Digitalis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Digitalis or Vent Vert?

Digitalis projects furthest (Digitalis 60/100, Vent Vert 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Digitalis and Vent Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Galbanum and Violet.

Is Digitalis or Vent Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Digitalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Vent Vert is the stronger pick. Digitalis suits daytime wear; Vent Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Digitalis and Vent Vert?

Digitalis features Cucumber, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaf, Moss and Fern. Vent Vert has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Basil and Asafoetida, heart notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Iris and Sage.